This is the "culprit" cat Liz found exploring Devils Island. The story goes that a very rare plant was discovered here on Devils Is. and the only other place it is known to grow is in Greenland.
Then somebody remembered that the Army had shipped this from Greenland to do the initial dirt work when they built the lighthouse and keepers quarters... DON'T YOU FEEL BETTER NOW THAT THE MYSTERY HAS BEEN SOLVED???

This trolly cart was used to shuttle supplies up to the lighthouse keepers house . Some of the track it rode on is still visible near the mile long trail we hiked.

few more pics from our trip

LAKE SUPERIOR 2008

Arrived at our launching spot on the lake late in the afternoon to nothing but fog. So we had to wait till the next morning to get going. They sell T-SHIRTS here that say "THE LAKE IS THE BOSS". Spend a few days on Lake Superior and you become a believer... Eilert always has to go FIRST!!!!

Bob and Liz bringing up the rear starting out on day 1. 9am and I hope that's not a BEER in my hand!!!!

Stayed overnight on South Twin Is. after about a 15 mile sail on day 1

Cranked up some (what else) pork loin and opened a bottle (or so) of vino.

On to Devils Island for day 2. Haven't been able to get here in years past due to wind direction and weather. THE LAKE IS THE BOSS... remember???

Caves all over the north side of Devils cut in by the ice and wave action.

Tied up on the south end of Devils Is. in a small little spot with lots of wind protection.

Couple of mermaids cooling off in the shallows of our little safe harbor for the night.

Hiked to the rocky cave side of the island. It's a favorite spot for Kayakers too.

Eilert can read nautical charts like nobody's business, but can he convince Liz he can also read ROCKS??

Waiting for the sunset from out "campsite" on the dock at Devil's

Capt'n on the rocks... (Karl are you familiar with that one?)

Eilert and Mary setting sail for Stockton Is. day 3

Liz PLOTTING something... I hope it is just our COURSE!!

Saw this one probably enroute to Duluth for the TALL SHIP EVENT.

Destination Stockton Is. harbor

Are we there yet...

Liz working on getting us "home" safely day 4